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New study suggests COVID spread from deer to humans multiple times

New study suggests COVID spread from deer to humans multiple times

Evolutionary analysis showed these white-tailed deer viruses originated from at least 109 independent spillovers from humans.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Chinese doctor who blew the whistle on SARS dies at 91

Chinese doctor who blew the whistle on SARS dies at 91

Dr. Jiang Yanyong who accused the govt of deliberately underreporting the spread of the disease, has died in a Beijing military hospital.
Wed Mar 15 2023
SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in 28 sewage water samples - Health DG

SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in 28 sewage water samples - Health DG

COVID-19 environmental surveillance using sewage water showed 28 out of 29 samples taken from international entry points contained the presence of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms

Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms

An experimental chewing gum that "traps" SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission of new variants of the virus.
Wed Jul 27 2022
RM15 mln in additional funds for third phase of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project

RM15 mln in additional funds for third phase of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project

An additional fund of RM15 million under PICK has been approved for the third phase of the SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project.
Mon May 09 2022
Japan's Shionogi says COVID-19 pill shows rapid clearance of virus

Japan's Shionogi says COVID-19 pill shows rapid clearance of virus

The pill, "demonstrated rapid clearance of the infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus", Shionogi said.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Is it okay to not be okay? - The Omicron times opinion divide

Is it okay to not be okay? - The Omicron times opinion divide

The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is making its omnipresence felt across all parts of the globe.
Sun Feb 06 2022
COVID-19: South African hospital sees less serious disease, coming end of Omicron surge

COVID-19: South African hospital sees less serious disease, coming end of Omicron surge

Researchers believe they have discovered an important way to identify SARS-CoV-2 variants that are likely to spread.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Thousands message late Chinese COVID whistleblower doctor 2 years on

Thousands message late Chinese COVID whistleblower doctor 2 years on

Li Wenliang's death led to an outpouring of grief on social media at a time when people were on edge about the virus.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Vaccine can protect pregnant women from COVID-19 damage to placenta, fetus - Swiss experts

Vaccine can protect pregnant women from COVID-19 damage to placenta, fetus - Swiss experts

According to the findings of research teams of the institute, the virus can rapidly multiply and infect human placenta cells.
Sat Nov 06 2021
US spy agencies say origins of COVID-19 may never be known

US spy agencies say origins of COVID-19 may never be known

US intelligence agencies said they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19.
Sat Oct 30 2021
MOH detects 134 new VOC cases from Oct 7-19 - Health DG

MOH detects 134 new VOC cases from Oct 7-19 - Health DG

The Ministry of Health (MOH) detected 134 new cases involving variants of concern (VOC) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from Oct 7 to 19, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Delta overwhelming other Covid variants of concern: WHO

Delta overwhelming other Covid variants of concern: WHO

Delta has all but elbowed out the three other Covid-19 VOC, which now represent a tiny fraction of the samples being sequenced, WHO said.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Guangzhou's real-world study shows Sinovac effective against Delta variant

Guangzhou's real-world study shows Sinovac effective against Delta variant

A recent research on the effectiveness of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine showed that it provided sufficient protection against the spread of the deadly Delta variant worldwide.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Whither Ivermectin

Whither Ivermectin

Even human-grade Ivermectin is strictly not for self-medication until proper guidance from the health authorities.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024